Health & Safety

Prashant Popat KC is an esteemed silk specialising in health and safety and product liability cases, who regularly acts in high-profile corporate and individual manslaughter prosecutions. His list of clients includes large corporates such as Network Rail and Thames Water, fire services and local government authorities.

"Prashant is a really able advocate. He really drills down into the details and is incredibly hard-working. He is a star performer."

"Prashant is the best KC in health and safety defence. He is good on details and has a ridiculously fast brain."

"Prashant is an iron fist in a velvet glove. His written work is absolutely impeccable and he makes the client feel at ease. He provides proper strategic analysis and is just wonderful."

"Prashant is meticulous and extraordinarily diligent in terms of forensic analysis. He is my go-to for a complex case, especially if it involves technical expertise."

Oliver Campbell KC is a revered silk who has a fine reputation in the health and safety field and is involved in high-profile cases. He is an expert in fatal accident and corporate manslaughter cases.Campbell is noted for his representation of clients facing prosecution, or under investigation, for incidents relating to fire safety.

"Oliver Campbell is really great with clients and on his feet."

"Oliver Campbell is a top choice. He keeps things straightforward and achieves good results."

"Oliver is another great tactician, especially with expert evidence. He is excellent there."

Toby Riley-Smith KC is an experienced litigator who is regularly called upon to represent multinational corporations and government bodies. Riley-Smith is also routinely instructed to represent individuals at inquests.

"Toby is a complete Rolls-Royce who is absolutely first class and strong in all the areas he needs to be."

"Toby is my go-to for regulatory matters that need a silk. He is excellent at thinking strategically and seeing the wood from the trees. He breaks stuff down and gets straight to the point."

"Toby is hugely experienced and very capable."

Andrew Kinnier KC handles a wide range of cases in the health and safety field. He is particularly adept at handling matters arising in the construction and railway sectors. He frequently acts for his clients at inquests.

"Andrew has a good grasp and intelligence of the legal and commercial issues. He is highly accessible and user-friendly."

"Andrew Kinnier is very efficient, effective and good at getting to the heart of issues."

"He has such a lovely way of dealing with witnesses and is very good on the advocacy."

Angus Withington KC is a health and safety practitioner who is particularly adept at representing clients in the construction sector in HSE investigations and prosecutions. He regularly handles matters stemming from accidents leading to death and catastrophic injury.

"Heis extremely knowledgeable in assisting with the defence of prosecutions brought by the HSE and in offering advice and support to clients during the inquest process. He is a pleasure to work with."

"Angus is a fantastic advocate. His meticulous attention to detail allows him to get to the heart of the issues and advocate persuasively and effectively. He is confidence-inspiring and very likeable."

"Angus is our go-to barrister for matters with criminal or regulatory and civil components because of his ability to deal excellently with both. The quality of his advice and support is second to none."

"Angus is great with clients, from a one-man band to a corporate. He is really good at adapting and putting clients at ease."

James Purnell is routinely called upon to assist defendants in investigations and prosecutions. He also has notable experience of advising regulatory bodies, including the HSE and ORR.

"Jamesis solid in all departments. He is hard-working and a quiet but authoritative advocate. He is very good with clients, especially corporate clients, and is very careful, considered and measured."

"James is very responsive, sensible and very good with clients. He is really lovely to work with and has just got a huge amount of expertise and knowledge."

"James is very able. He has a lovely manner and is a good advocate. He has a good and thoughtful understanding of health and safety legislation and regulation."

Tim Green KC has considerable experience defending and prosecuting organisations in health and safety matters. He is well regarded for his handling of cases arising from breaches of the HSWA, breaches of Fire Safety Regulations and fatal accidents. He regularly represents the HSE and several local authorities, as well as public and private corporations.

"Tim Green is at the top of his game and approachable and personable. He is able to apply his knowledge and expertise to the smaller-scale issues and make it feel important."

"Tim Green has been superb."

"Tim is very measured and incisive in terms of comments. His contributions are always well thought through and focused on the consequences. Clients trust him and listen when he speaks"